| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m |
| Distribution: |
Central Pacific: Viti Levu Island, Fiji. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 77-77; Anal soft rays: 63-63; Vertebrae: 43-43. The species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11+32=43, dorsal fin rays 77, anal fin rays 63; very small eyes (1.8% SL); outer pseudoclasper with short, small ear-lobe extension, opening towards anterior; inner pseudoclasper firmly joined to outer pseudoclasper anteriorly, with supporter, forming a robust thorn, almost as long as outer pseudoclasper; narrow scale patch on cheek, no scales on operculum; the head profile is massive (width 16.6% SL) with blunt snout (Ref. 57884). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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